Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Specialist Registrar to join our friendly and supportive Obstetric and Gynaecology department at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. We are a busy district hospital, working in collaboration with Kettering General Hospital to cater for a diverse population.
The position is for 12 months initially with the possibility to extend.
The medical team consist of 10 Obstetric Consultants & 9 Gynaecology Consultants, 17 St3+ Registrars & 13 Senior House Officers with a mix of Specialty trainees, GP Trainees & Foundation doctors.
You will be a Trust Grade Specialist Registrar, Level ST3-7 who is enthusiastic to develop their interest in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and be able to complete the relevant ATSM. You will be encouraged & supported to register for your RCOG ePortfolio.
Working under Consultant supervision you will work across the labour & post natal ward, maternity day unit, gynaecology ward, outpatient department & theatres. You will have exposure to diverse medical conditions, providing high quality treatment and care to patients.
Hours: Full time, circa 45 hours per week (rota dependant as some weeks you may work more or less hours as per job description)
We welcome shortlisted candidates to visit our department.
Main duties of the job
Your duties will be based at Northampton General Hospital (NGH). You are required to have an extensive working knowledge of the management of obstetric & gynaecological medical issues and emergencies.
Our team are flexible in approach and willing to make adaptions to suit the challenges presenting within an ever changing environment. The ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team is essential.
You will work alongside a dynamic team supporting the junior rota covering a variety of duties will cover all areas of the department including:
Labour ward, gynaecology theatres, caesarean section lists, inpatient ward rounds and emergency procedures & on-calls. You will have the opportunity to attend obstetric and gynaecology clinics for training purposes.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registrar Rota
You will participate in the 1:9 rota. Rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis. Changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
Teaching & Research
You will have access to teaching on Wed & Fri afternoons.
participate in teaching programmes directed at clinical students training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. This is an integral for every-day clinical activity. You will access teaching at HEEM on Wednesday or Friday afternoons.
You will be involved with the monthly morbidity & mortality teaching across obstetric & Gynaecology.
The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches and CD databases. The computer terminals are also available within the Department.
Clinical Governance
You will be involved with a range of clinical governance activities including:-
Clinical audit including completion of an audit cycle, is seen as a mandatory activity for all junior doctors, associate specialist & Consultants.
Morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings
Clinical effectiveness
Risk management
Quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. You will participate in the Audit & Quality & Improvement project.
What we offer
A full induction process, NHS Pension scheme, minimum of 27 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), onsite creche facilities, annual appraisals, in house training, staff health and wellbeing programmes, onsite accommodation (subject to availability).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Registrar Rota
You will participate in the 1:9 rota. Rota frequency and work pattern out of hours is reviewed on a regular basis. Changes may be necessary in future to adapt to changes in the department.
Teaching & Research
You will have access to teaching on Wed & Fri afternoons.
participate in teaching programmes directed at clinical students training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. This is an integral for every-day clinical activity. You will access teaching at HEEM on Wednesday or Friday afternoons.
You will be involved with the monthly morbidity & mortality teaching across obstetric & Gynaecology.
The postgraduate medical centre has a well-stocked library, a computer terminal for Medline searches and CD databases. The computer terminals are also available within the Department.
Clinical Governance
You will be involved with a range of clinical governance activities including:-
Clinical audit including completion of an audit cycle, is seen as a mandatory activity for all junior doctors, associate specialist & Consultants.
Morbidity and mortality reviews and meetings
Clinical effectiveness
Risk management
Quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies. You will participate in the Audit & Quality & Improvement project.
What we offer
A full induction process, NHS Pension scheme, minimum of 27 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees), onsite creche facilities, annual appraisals, in house training, staff health and wellbeing programmes, onsite accommodation (subject to availability).
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 1
- Previous FY2 obstetric and gynaecology experience
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Audits and Publications
- Experience teaching & training junior medical staff, midwives & nurses
Leadership & Management Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Empathy, understanding and listening skills, patience & ability to work cooperatively with others
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate & committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients & service users
- Have a commitment to continuing medical education & continuing professional development
- Able to work within Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of Medical Degree - MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCOG Part 1
- Previous FY2 obstetric and gynaecology experience
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Experience of Audits and Publications
- Experience teaching & training junior medical staff, midwives & nurses
Leadership & Management Skills
Essential
- Communication skills
- Empathy, understanding and listening skills, patience & ability to work cooperatively with others
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Passionate & committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients & service users
- Have a commitment to continuing medical education & continuing professional development
- Able to work within Trust policies and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
